# Amputations at Michelin North America, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017054321` · 5/11/2017 · DOTHAN, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Special process machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Michelin North America, Inc.
- **Location:** 3792 MANCE NEWTON ROAD, DOTHAN, ALABAMA, 36304
- **NAICS:** 326211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to dislodge an obstruction in the powdered lubricant applicator unit of tire bead fabrication equipment when his right ring fingertip was amputated by a chain and sprocket.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*